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Special K Bars being served for dessert
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Special K Bars

These Special K Bars are a classic, easy no bake dessert perfect for any occasion. Sweet, salty and slightly crunchy dessert bars to topped with a hard, glossy chocolate layer. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate, no bake, peanut butter
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Servings 15 people
Calories 456kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter divided
  • 1 12 ounce package marshmallows
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 6 cups Special K cereal
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips

Instructions

  • Heat the butter in a large stockpot over medium low heat. When the butter has melted, add the marshmallows and peanut butter. Continue cooking over low heat until the marshmallows are melted.
    combine butter, peanut butter and mellows
  • Remove the pan from heat and stir in the cereal.
    Stir in cereal
  • Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 dish and lightly press into an even layer in the pan.
    Press mixture into pan
  • Combine the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and butter in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is fully combined.
    make chocolate sauce
  • Pour the chocolate mixture over the top of the bars.
    pour chocolate over cereal
  • Allow to cool completely and harden before slicing and serving.
    Special K Bars being served for dessert

Nutrition

Calories: 456kcal